I was expecting this feature at the minimum, so I bought this brand to go assured. So far I have use it four times and used with only water on it and flavor gets continuously stained with some plastic flavor. I have kept it overnight with water on it and empty on the morning and filling it back before going out but still not good. I wonder if some more break-in is needed. Anyway may be this is a general problem on all bladders regardless the brand. Construction and materials is great and isolation keeps the frost away fine and there are no leaks and because in the end the main purpose is to keep you hydrated I still give it 4 stars.

Gloves are very warm and strong. I chose them because of the great quality and care for details that Dakine always does show with the backpacks. I was not wrong: the features, construction, materials and reinforcement are placed just where and how they are needed.
They require some minor break-in but they follow the shape of your hand very quickly (for me were two ski days plus one shoveling the car out of the snow).
Finally, I do not recommend to oversize on isolated gloves like this because like ski boots isolation material will pack a bit with use.

Pros: Nice Design and features. Especially the offset of the main zipper and the shaping that follows elbows contours. Left arm pocket is very practical too.

Cons: I would have preferred the Velcro-type cuff feature, which is more suitable for wind conditions and of course when you use it with gloves. In terms of isolation it does not feel warmer than the TNF Apex Bionic (...which is better priced by the way)

I switch from the old Salomon Race Course (the one with 130 index) after +4 seasons of loyale service (usually ski +40 each season) and I was affraid that these boots could be too soft for the race feeling I like, but they are not.
The "stance" is same as the course but feel softer and lighter. The first day I used them, it was like having my feet numb, but I guess my previous boots were too packed and I probably missed the hurting for a while. The second day I felt much better as they started to pack and adjust. Finally (my case): almost no break-in needed and I still will get the Race-like-performance but without the pain